Marie Pierre has filed a lawsuit against Palm Grove Affordable LLC, doing business as Lake Mangonia Apartments, alleging negligence that resulted in her sustaining serious injuries. The complaint was lodged on October 3, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida. The plaintiff claims that the defendant failed to maintain safe premises at their apartment complex in West Palm Beach.
According to the details outlined in the complaint, Marie Pierre was a resident at Lake Mangonia Apartments and was lawfully present on the premises on May 22, 2023. On this day, she encountered a hazardous situation when an elevator leading to her apartment was out of service. Forced to use the stairs, Pierre slipped and fell due to a slippery liquid substance that had accumulated on the floor of a common area. The fall resulted in significant injuries for which she is seeking damages.
The lawsuit accuses Lake Mangonia Apartments of negligence for failing to maintain their property safely and not providing adequate warnings about potential dangers. The complaint states that "Defendant knew or should have known that its thoroughfares would be used by numerous invitees," thus they had an obligation to ensure safe conditions. It further alleges that the defendant breached their duty by allowing a dangerous condition—a slippery liquid—to persist without warning residents or taking steps to remedy it.
Pierre's legal representation argues that Lake Mangonia Apartments' negligence directly caused her injuries, which include permanent bodily harm, pain and suffering, loss of wages and future earning capacity, mental anguish, medical expenses both past and future, loss of enjoyment of life, and disfigurement. These damages are described as being permanent or continuing in nature.
The plaintiff seeks judgment against Lake Mangonia Apartments for unspecified damages exceeding the court's minimum jurisdictional limits. She demands compensation for interest and costs associated with this action and any other relief deemed appropriate by the court. Additionally, Marie Pierre has requested a jury trial for all issues eligible for such proceedings.
Representing Marie Pierre is Francisco A. Albites from Parker Waichman LLP based in Bonita Springs, Florida. The Case ID is: 502024CA009504XXXAMB Div: AN.